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Battalion roll

This roll combines the records of over 6300 Māori and Pacific Island men who served in the First and Second World Wars. Of these over 2700 served in the First World War, mainly in the Māori (aka Native) Contingent and Māori Pioneer Battalion. The remaining 3600 men served in the 28th Māori Battalion in the Second World War.

Surname Forename(s) War Serial No (WW1) Serial No (WW2)
Wereta Mack WW1 16/783 N/A View full profile
Mason Mack Ernest WW2 N/A 636002 View full profile
Jones Macky WW2 N/A 25897 View full profile
O'Shay Macnickolson WW2 N/A 62808 View full profile
Wineera Madson WW2 N/A 68560 View full profile
Kupa Mahini WW2 N/A 65512 View full profile
King Mahiti WW1 20021 N/A View full profile
Wiremu Mahu WW1 19943 N/A View full profile
Kepa Mahu WW2 N/A 39715 View full profile
Maurirere Mahu WW1 16/670 N/A View full profile
Waerea Mahuika WW2 N/A 39647 View full profile
Herewini Mahuika WW1 16/1466 N/A View full profile
Allison Mahuika WW2 N/A 65214 View full profile
Pohatu Mahurangi WW1 16/828 N/A View full profile
Honana Mahuta WW2 N/A 67669 View full profile
Iaveta Mai WW1 60659 N/A View full profile
Takaroro Mai Rangi WW1 19647 N/A View full profile
Atarau Maia WW2 N/A 65265 View full profile
Ihaka Maihi WW1 16/451 N/A View full profile
Hikamate Maihi WW1 19388 N/A View full profile
Ngaheu Maihi Niao WW2 N/A 802613 View full profile
Honana Maioha WW2 N/A 801980 View full profile
Ipo Maipi WW2 N/A 802413 View full profile
Rau Maiti WW1 60746 N/A View full profile
Kemara Makarauria WW1 60844 N/A View full profile
Te Rauna Makarini WW2 N/A 802259 View full profile
Karauria Make WW1 19858 N/A View full profile
Ngoroio Makea Pori WW1 19276 N/A View full profile
Williams Maketu WW2 N/A 810129 View full profile
Hori Maki WW1 20888 N/A View full profile
Taianu Makike WW1 19325 N/A View full profile
Avanui Makike WW1 60701 N/A View full profile
Kaivari Makiroa WW1 60694 N/A View full profile
Rima Makitae WW1 60773 N/A View full profile
Merriman Makiwi WW1 16/674 N/A View full profile
Hale Maku WW1 16/96 N/A View full profile
Turei Maku WW2 N/A 67505 View full profile
Matapo Makuru WW1 60774 N/A View full profile
Ngaau Mamae WW1 60705 N/A View full profile
Teka Mana WW1 19367 N/A View full profile

Note the Second World War roll does not contain the names of those who were in other units but worked closely with the 28th Māori Battalion or those who served in the 15th Reinforcements or Jayforce. See a list of these people here. The names and other details given in this roll are those recorded on enlistment. Many Māori Contingent and 28th Battalion soldiers used alternative names or were known by both Māori and English versions of their names; these are recorded where known. Rank information is often first known rank. Please let us know if a soldier was known by an alternative name or was promoted to a higher rank by the end of the war.

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